Health News Archives
Birth
Preterm Births Linked to Infection of Amniotic Fluid
Women with highest degree of contagion most likely to deliver earlier, sicker infants, study finds
Low-Birth-Weight Babies at Risk for Salt Sensitivity
Condition can damage kidneys, brain and heart, study says
Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes Boosts Risk for Birth Defects
Women 3 to 4 times more likely to deliver baby with at least one problem, U.S. study finds
Health Tip: When to Induce Labor
Most often, when a woman is 2 weeks overdue
Antibiotics Effective for Vaginal Injury After Childbirth
Small study finds they improve healing of common tissue tears, prevent infection
Alzheimer’s Drug May Reduce Preemie Brain Injury
Memantine could protect newborns with compromised blood, oxygen supply, study suggests
U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely in Caring for Women
From birth complications to heart disease, top-rated centers a better choice, health study concludes
Crocodile Babies Cry Out for Hatching
Tiny noises mean its time for Mom to dig up the nest, scientists say
Breast-Feeding Support Lacking at Many Hospitals, Birth Centers
CDC reports 7 southern states scored lowest, while western and New England states did best
Health Tip: Recovery After a C-Section
What to do after the procedure
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